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There are countless plant species identified to date, and many are found around the world Hence, the same plant might be known by several common names For example, Bellis perennis is the botanical name for Daisy However, it has many other common names such as Lawn Daisy, English Daisy and common daisy leaf blade types, leaf margin types and leaf base types Shape of the Lamina or Leaf Blade with reference to general outline, the following types are noted (A) Acicular — When the leaf blade is very long, narrow and cylindrical having the shape of a needle, eg Pinus sp (Pinaceae) (B) Linear — When the leaf blade is long, narrow and
